Orlando @ Phoenix Picks & Props

Goga Bitadze has attempted 0.2 three-pointers per game this year, ranking him in the 10th percentile among all players in the league. The Phoenix Suns have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home city, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Orlando Magic. The Magic rank as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). The Suns have given up the 8th-most offensive boards per game (11.3) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). The number of fouls drawn by other starting Cs vs. Jusuf Nurkic has been remarkably low this year (2.1 foul shots per game when they are at home: 20th percentile).

The Orlando Magic have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. As a team, the Orlando Magic have been very successful at drawing fouls: best in the league this year, drawing 27.5 free throw attempts per game.

Among all players in the NBA, Bradley Beal measures in the 80th percentile for field goal proficiency with a a phenomenal 51.4% rate since the start of last season. The Suns have been the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games playing at home. This year when they are on their home court, the opposition's starting SGs have posted 20.2 points per game (30th-highest in the league) against the Magic, identifying this as a strong matchup for offensive output. The Orlando Magic have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise plays for the Phoenix Suns. The Orlando Magic have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jusuf Nurkic has been called for 3.5 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the highest-fouling players in the league (99th percentile). The number of points logged against Goga Bitadze has been quite low (13.3 per game) when he is on the road and matched up against other starting Cs this year (13th percentile). The Suns have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games on their home court. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Suns rank 8thworst in in the league playing at home with just 10.0 offensive boards per game this year. The showdown with Goga Bitadze in regard to getting to the foul line measures in the 13th percentile for difficulty with the opposition's starting Cs attempting just 2.3 foul shots per game this year when they are on their home court.

Devin Booker has accumulated 3.4 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the NBA (98th percentile). This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PGs have totaled 4.9 3-point attempts per game (13th-fewest in the league) vs. the Magic, identifying this as a hard matchup. The Suns have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games on their home court. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Suns rank 8thworst in in the league playing at home with just 10.0 offensive boards per game this year. This year when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 2.2 free throws per game (13th-fewest in the league) vs. the Magic, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

Grayson Allen has scored 17.2 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.0 higher than he's scored in all games this season. Grayson Allen has successfully made 3.2 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's converted from beyond the arc in all games this season. Among all players in the NBA, Grayson Allen measures in the 86th percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 33.4 minutes per game this year. The Suns have been the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games playing at home. The matchup against Orlando is a favorable one; when the Magic are on the road, they have allowed the 28th-most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SFs this year (18.9).

Out of all players in the league, Kevin Durant comes in at the 98th percentile, putting up a massive 27.9 points per game at home this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Kevin Durant measures in the 96th percentile for 3-point efficiency with a a superb 49.3% rate this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Kevin Durant rates in the 98th percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 36.3 minutes per game while playing at home this year. The Suns have been the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games playing at home. The Orlando Magic have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise plays for the Phoenix Suns.

Eric Gordon has made 3.4 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 higher than he's converted from three over the course of the season. Eric Gordon has tallied 31.6 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 82nd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The Suns have been the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 15 games playing at home. The Orlando Magic have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise plays for the Phoenix Suns. The Orlando Magic have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Gary Harris has gone over 5.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.